Military and Veterans Get Free Zoo Admission on Friday

ROYAL OAK, MI. – Trying to figure out how to spend your Veterans Day? How about a trip to the zoo? The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) invites active U.S. military and veterans, along with one guest, to enjoy free admission and parking at the Detroit Zoo on Friday, Nov. 11.

The offer applies to those who present valid identification confirming active military status, honorable discharge and/or retirement (including Form DD-214).

The DZS last year was designated as a bronze-level Veteran Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in recognition of its commitment to supporting veterans of the U.S. military, according to a press release.

The Detroit Zoological Society – a renowned leader in education, conservation, animal welfare and sustainability – operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. In recognition of its environmental leadership, the DZS received the top Green Award from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and was named Best-Managed Nonprofit by Crain’s Detroit Business.

The AZA also recognized the DZS with the International Conservation Award for its work rescuing orphaned Grauer’s gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With an annual regional economic impact of more than $100 million, the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak is one of Michigan’s largest paid family attractions, hosting more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Its 125 acres of award-winning naturalistic habitats are home to 2,400 animals representing 255 species. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo sits on a 5-acre site surrounded by undisturbed forested wetlands on Belle Isle State Park in Detroit. It provides year-round educational, recreational and environmental conservation opportunities for the community. For hours, prices, directions and other information, call (248) 541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.

Photo from Detroit Zoo.